PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1707206
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1707206
Web-to-print (W2P) refers to software designed to facilitate the online design, customization, and ordering of printed products. This digital process enables users to submit print jobs, utilize interactive interfaces for online design, and preview their work. It also supports online design reviews, fostering collaboration among print houses, clients, and designers for artwork creation, modification, and approval. W2P integrates digital design tools with print management systems, streamlining the production and delivery of customized print items.
The main types of web-to-print are fully customizable or design-it-yourself solutions and template-based systems. Fully customizable options empower customers to create unique print products from scratch, offering solutions for media and advertising, personalized products, and other applications.
The web-to-print market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides web-to-print market statistics, including the web-to-print industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with web-to-print market share, detailed web-to-print market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the web-to-print industry. These web-to-print market research reports deliver a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The web-to-print market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $31.04 billion in 2024 to $32.97 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rise of self-publishing, demand for printed educational materials, marketing and advertising, enhanced security measures, and user reviews and ratings on W2P platforms, which helped build trust and attract new customers.
The web-to-print market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.5 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the popularity of social media platforms, continuous improvements in print quality, attracting more customers, and decreasing costs of digital printing equipment and materials. Major trends in the forecast period include improved finishing techniques, the introduction of subscription models for W2P services, stricter environmental regulations that prompted the development of eco-friendly printing processes and materials, the implementation of digital asset management (DAM) systems, instant proofing tools, and multi-channel marketing.
The web-to-print market is set to experience growth fueled by the increasing surge in E-commerce activities. E-commerce involves the online buying and selling of goods and services, with a notable rise in benefits related to on-demand printing solutions, flexibility, and a wide product selection that align with online consumer preferences. Web-to-print technology enhances the E-commerce experience by offering customizable, on-demand printing solutions that cater to individual consumer preferences. This integration simplifies the order process, enabling swift fulfillment and personalized product offerings within online retail platforms. For instance, the United States Census Bureau reported that e-commerce sales contributed to 15.9% of total retail sales in the first quarter of 2024, marking a 1.5% point increase from the same period in 2023, highlighting the driving force behind the web-to-print market growth.
Key players in the web-to-print market are innovating by developing print management software systems to enhance efficiency, customization options, workflow streamlining, and integrated solutions for their clientele. Print management software systems are digital tools designed to optimize print-related tasks within organizations, encompassing functions such as print job submission, tracking, and cost allocation. For instance, in March 2024, Gelato, a Norway-based software company, recently introduced Gelatoconnect, a print management software system that optimizes production facility workflows, boosting efficiency and productivity for print service providers. GelatoConnect enables businesses to integrate their systems with Gelato's platform, accessing a wide array of printing and shipping services globally.
In March 2024, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, a US-based provider of marketing and print solutions, acquired the digital and print marketing businesses from Vericast Corp. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows R.R. Donnelley & Sons to expand its portfolio and strengthen its capabilities in both digital and print marketing solutions by integrating Vericast Corp.'s established marketing businesses. The move positions R.R. Donnelley to better serve a diverse range of clients and address the evolving demands of the marketing landscape. Vericast Corp., a US-based marketing solutions company, specializes in web-to-print services.
Major companies operating in the web-to-print market are Electronics For Imaging Inc., Printful Inc., CustomInk LLC, Zazzle Inc., Radixweb, Snapfish, Jakprints, GotPrint, AlphaGraphics Seattle, Smartpress.Com, PrintRunner.com, Design'N'Buy, PsPrint, Rush Flyers, Overnight Prints, Jukebox Print, bannerbuzz.com, UPrinting.com, Next Day Flyers, Amazing Print Corp., Primoprint, Sticker Mule, Printify Inc., OnPrintShop, Racadtech Inc., Agfa-Gevaert Group
Europe was the largest region in the web-to-print market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the web-to-print market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the web-to-print market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The web-to-print market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as online design tools, template libraries, product customization, and order processing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The web-to-print market also includes sales of printed t-shirts, personalized coffee mugs, and custom phone cases. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Web-To-Print Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on web-to-print market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.